IDF Announces General Closure for West Bank Palestinians on Election Day

On Tuesday, the Israeli military announced a comprehensive closure affecting Palestinian workers in the West Bank, ahead of the country's election. This ban extended to all entry and exit points, effectively shutting down land crossings. The decision also barred Palestinians from entering Israeli settlements for work on Sunday and Monday, with the exception of industrial zones and a few other approved areas.

This move came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting with Police Commissioner Danny Levy on Saturday, following a refusal to participate in a previous session. The meeting aimed to assess police readiness for the election, but senior law enforcement officials criticized the decision, expressing concerns about Prime Minister Netanyahu's potential exploitation of the meeting for political gain.

Despite the criticism, the heads of the Operations Directorate and the Police Operations Division attended the meeting, authorizing a brief briefing.